{"id":379417,"date":"2015-01-26T04:32:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-26T04:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.annahelizabeth.com\/index.php\/2015\/01\/26\/anticipation-perfectly-paused\/"},"modified":"2015-01-26T04:32:00","modified_gmt":"2015-01-26T04:32:00","slug":"anticipation-perfectly-paused","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.annahelizabeth.com\/index.php\/2015\/01\/26\/anticipation-perfectly-paused\/","title":{"rendered":"Anticipation, Perfectly Paused"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Happy Sunday, Journeyer!<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
As I round out this day, I feel a sense of accomplishment. I slept in, had a little fun playing phone games, completed a few tax tasks, transported Big Guy to a soccer event an hour from home, made a few scrumptious meals, <\/span>completed this post, and <\/span>worked a little on my upcoming speech.<\/span><\/div>\n
I am overjoyed to have been asked to join such a talented group of people on the stage! <\/span>If you\u2019re anywhere near the Fingerlakes region, consider making a day trip for some winter inspiration. You deserve it<\/span><\/a>!<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Here are a few flashes of random joy from my week!<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Thank you, Martin Luther King, Jr, for giving our great nation a day to pause and reflect on your wonderful work on humanitarianism and peace.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
I filled my early morning cup with your words of inspiration and then I tackled a long checklist of things I needed to do to expand and promote <\/span>The Five Facets Philosophy<\/span><\/a>, my own contribution to helping heal a world of hurt.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
I baked banana bread and chocolate chip bars, and assembled little gift packages, which I distributed to Beauty and Fave, their significant others, and an elderly, widowed neighbor.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
I included a few fun things I\u2019d picked up at a local dollar store, one of which was a box of fortune cookies that I divided up.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Of course I had to include Warren, and Big Guy, and myself.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Look at what my fortune had to tell me!<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
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“Soon you will receive pleasant news”<\/span><\/div>\n
Do you remember <\/span>Field of Dreams<\/span><\/i>, the Happy Happens post about the week I went to Hay House\u2019s writing workshop in Denver<\/span><\/a>? It\u2019s one of my all-time favorite posts.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
I just realized that the question and title will likely make you think of the movie with Kevin Costner\u2026 Let\u2019s just say that that one week in my life felt equally inspiring.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
I\u2019m hoping my pleasant news<\/i> includes word from Hay House that I\u2019ve won the grand prize in the book proposal contest that was offered at that workshop!<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
One lucky winner will receive a HAY HOUSE PUBLISHING CONTRACT AND AN ADVANCE!<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Reid Tracey and his crew are announcing the top three winners THIS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28!!<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
The anticipation is killing<\/i> me, Journeyer, but in a good way, one that reminds me of those classic Heinz Ketchup commercials<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Will you continue to send out super positive vibes for my next book, the one I proposed to them? It\u2019s titled The Little Book of Healing: Live Your Best Life, Even in the Face of Adversity<\/span><\/i>.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
I\u2019m super excited to be moving forward with this groundbreaking work on healing, one I believe is going to help heal a world of hurt. Though I believe it\u2019s going to change many lives, if it helps but one person triumph over some tragedy in her life, then it is a success.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Watch the Hay House Writer\u2019s Workshop Facebook page, Journeyer; for no matter who wins this contest, you\u2019re going to be introduced to one powerful and inspiring writer, one who is sure to change the world in positive ways.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Anything positive always tops my list of #HappyHappens moments!<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Here are a few other moments that brought a smile to my face this past week\u2026<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Big Guy received acceptance notices to both colleges he wants to attend, and into their selective, accelerated DPT (doctorate of physical therapy) programs.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
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I\u2019m happy for him and for Warren and me, \u2018cause when our tired, old bones and muscles need a little attention, we\u2019ll have a doctor who hopefully won\u2019t put us on a long waiting list. \ud83d\ude09<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
I found these photos of this wooden ornament I recently purchased for my collection.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
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In addition to happy moments I\u2019m creating with my eldest son, Gavin, the ornament also brings back fond reflections of a fabulous day<\/span><\/a><\/span> spent with Beauty, Fave\u2019s girlfriend Squirrel and some of her most favorite friends.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Looks like some ascended masters are trying to connect again. Notice the 333?<\/span><\/div>\n
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I purchased the most comfy bathrobes for Warren and me to use to go to the hot tub. The spa is the place where we spend most of our relaxation and down time, so the gift was even more perfect since the robes Warren had purchased us years ago were plum worn out.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
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I couldn\u2019t believe my eyes when the package arrived with a hand signature from the company! That little detail brought a smile to my face.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Sadly, I chose to allow one negative review about sizing persuade me to go with a bigger size for mine, which ended up dwarfing me, so I had to wait for an exchange.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
I have to tell you that the entire process has been full of nothing but pleasant experiences. The product quality is exceptional and the customer service is unparalleled.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Next time you\u2019re in the need of bed linens or luxury bath products, check out e-luxury<\/span><\/a><\/span>. You\u2019ll be glad you did.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
A side note that this glowing testimonial is purely my own and not given in lieu of anything other than my own joy in sharing my enthusiasm with you.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Who wouldn\u2019t be delighted by seeing this handwritten note on the outside of a delivery box!<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
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A couple of free nights gave me the opportunity to enjoy a few hours of just sitting in my pajamas on the couch. One night, our kitty hopped up onto my lap for a little cuddle time. Normally she prefers Warren\u2019s lap and his big recliner.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
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While wandering around the internet, I stumbled across Gretchen Rubin\u2019s new quiz on habits and tendencies. Why am I not surprised that my replies resulted in a \u201cQuestioner\u201d quality.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
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And why I am not surprised this booklover couldn\u2019t resist the temptation to pre-order Gretchen\u2019s forthcoming book Better than Before<\/i>?<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Warren and I had a couple\u2019s date night with some friends. Rather than dine out, their eleven-year-old budding chef asked if she could prepare a meal for us. <\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
If it weren\u2019t for child labor laws, I might be tempted to hire her at our house!<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
She made everything from scratch: rice balls filled with mozzarella, chicken rolls filled with fresh asparagus and a basil cream mixture, and this mouthwatering peach pastry topped with a fresh raspberry reduction sauce and homemade whipped cream\u2026<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
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This little one has some exciting culinary prospects in the works and I\u2019m excited to see what unfolds for her!<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
The message on the back of her shirt was a pure bonus for me!<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
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The last little moment I\u2019d like to share with you is this perfectly formed paw print.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
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I was returning from a walk with my boy Thunder when I spotted it in the slushy snow in our drive. I was mid-step when I noticed how intact and fresh the form was.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Time seemed to stop mid-stride. Kairos<\/i>\u2026that instant where time pauses to allow space for something to happen\u2026in this case, Happy happened as I drank in one of nature\u2019s simple pleasures and gained a glimpse into her beautiful abundance\u2026<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Sometimes we spend so much time anticipating and waiting for Happy to arrive, we forget to pause long enough to notice its many nuances\u2026<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
What about you, Journeyer? Have you ever experienced a Kairos<\/i> sort of joy? Share your experience here and spread a little inspiration.<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
Until next time,<\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
~AE<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
One last thing\u2026 Have you joined our neighborhood yet? Joining our neighborhood broadens our reach, Journeyer! <\/span>Together we can heal a world of hurt! <\/span><\/b>Joining us couldn’t be any easier! <\/span>Just click here<\/span><\/a> <\/span>and a few keystrokes later your home is there, right next door to our growing group of gorgeously spirited friends! <\/span>When you sign up, I’ll also send you a digital poster that includes ten of my top power mantras, quotes from some of our favorite inspirational guides and two that lead The Five Facets work… <\/span><\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n
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